Crews battle 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia furniture store
The fire started just before noon Monday near American and Huntingdon streets.
Crews battled a two-alarm fire at a furniture store near American and Huntingdon streets in North Philadelphia. (6abc)
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Crews are battling a two-alarm fire in North Philadelphia.
The fire started just before noon Monday near American and Huntingdon streets.
Chopper 6 over the scene showed smoke billowing from the roof of a furniture store.
At this time, there is no word on injuries or what may have sparked the blaze.
Officials are advising the public to avoid the area.
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